Beijing Auto Show 2014

Mclaren

A visitor poses for a photo in a McLaren car on display at the China International Exhibition Center during the Auto China 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 20, 2014.

Leading automakers are gathering in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix.

More than 1,100 vehicles are being showcased at the auto show, which opens to the public on April 21.

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Volkswagen XL1

A Volkswagen XL1 hybrid car is displayed at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, April 20, 2014.

Volkswagen will keep expanding Chinese operations and start selling battery-powered cars in the biggest auto market as the country rewards electric-vehicle buyers to tackle air pollution.

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Lincoln MKX

Ford Motor Co.'s premium brand may be late to China's luxury boom, but its top executives say the upscale car market still has plenty of steam left for growth to make its debut later this year worthwhile.

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Beijing

Visitors gather to look at cars on display during the Auto China 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 21, 2014.

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Toyota Camatte

A visitor poses for a photo in a Toyota Camatte car at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, April 20, 2014.

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Fiat

A model poses with a Fiat car on display at the China International Exhibition Center during the Auto China 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 20, 2014.

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Volvo

Visitors check out a Volvo car on display at the China International Exhibition Center during the Auto China 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 20, 2014.

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BMW

A BMW Vision Future Luxury concept car is displayed during its world premiere ceremony at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, April 20, 2014.

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Nissan

A Nissan Zero Emission car is on display at the China International Exhibition Center during the Auto China 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 20, 2014.

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Jeep

A Jeep is seen at the China International Exhibition Center , ahead of the Auto China 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 19, 2014.

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Mercedes Benz

Visitors crowd at the Mercedes Benz exhibition booth on the first day of Auto China 2014 in Beijing, April 20, 2014.

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Infiniti Q30

An Infiniti Q30 concept car is displayed at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, April 20, 2014.

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BMW X3

A girl poses for a photo in a BMW X3 car on display at the China International Exhibition Center during the Auto China 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 21, 2014.

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Fiat

Visitors gather to look at a GAC Fiat car on display at the Auto China 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 21, 2014.

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GM Chevrolet Trax

Visitors gather to watch dancers perform next to GM Chevrolet Trax cars on display during the Auto China 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 21, 2014.

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Lincoln MKX

Visitors look at a Lincoln MKX car at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, April 20, 2014.

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Volvo

A model poses with a Volvo concept car at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, April 20, 2014.

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Volkswagen XL1

A Volkswagen XL1 hybrid car is displayed at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, April 20, 2014.